Vancouver to Bismarck (YVR–BIS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 7 hubs
DEN Denver 5h 38m ACCMUA CMUA Denver (DEN) to Bismarck flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 52m AFDLKE AMDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Bismarck flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 51m AAASAY AAQFQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Bismarck flights
SFO San Francisco 9h 32m ACAVCM OOUA San Francisco (SFO) to Bismarck flights
ORD Chicago 10h 25m AAACAV AA Chicago (ORD) to Bismarck flights
LAS Las Vegas 11h 52m ACAFEJA G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Bismarck flights
IAD Dulles ~9h 42m UA Dulles (IAD) to Bismarck flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Vancouver to Bismarck
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+2h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between YVR and BIS, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YVR to BIS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
310
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
YVR → BIS
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
50%
Return
BIS → YVR
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YVR delays → BIS delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Bismarck is 2 hours ahead of Vancouver.
YVR: PDT · BIS: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver, it's 8:00 PM in Bismarck.
Visa & Entry

Canadian citizens do not need a visa or ESTA to enter the United States for tourism or business stays up to 6 months. A valid Canadian passport is required for air travel. Land and sea crossings also accept a NEXUS card, enhanced driver's license, or FAST card. At the border, officers determine the length of stay and may ask for proof of ties to Canada and a return plan.

Getting to YVR

The Canada Line SkyTrain connects Waterfront Station in downtown Vancouver to the airport in 26 minutes for CAD $4.45 (Compass card, add-fare zone from zone 2). Trains run every 6–8 minutes from 05:00 to 01:00.Taxis to the airport from downtown cost CAD $35–45; Uber and Lyft operate from a designated ride-share zone at the Domestic and International terminals. Driving via Highway 99 South takes 20–35 minutes in normal traffic; budget more during evening rush on the Oak Street Bridge approach.

YVR–BIS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Vancouver to Bismarck route.
Route details
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YVR
IATA / ICAOYVR / CYVR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr26.5M
Elevation14 ft / 4 m
Destination: BIS
IATA / ICAOBIS / KBIS
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.6M
Elevation1,661 ft / 506 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YVR to BIS flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Dallas Fort Worth.
Bismarck is 2 hours ahead of Vancouver.
Yes, return flights from BIS to YVR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.